Under The Hood (Laparoscopic Video)

A physician captures beautiful views of the uterus, bowels, gallbladder, and diaphragm during laparoscopic surgery. Notice the connections between the bladder and uterus. Also seen in this video are endometrial implants, varicose veins, and adenomyosis (endometrial tissue inside the muscle of the uterus).

The yellow sacs on the colon are epiploic appendages (fat filled sacs) that play a role in cushioning the colon, immune response, and colonic absorption.

During laparoscopy, they fill the belly with CO2 gas to lift the abdomen away from the internal organs so that they can get a better view. Normally everything is tightly packed.

I have so much gratitude to the woman who shared this educational video. Wishing her and her womb healing.

Self-care starts with body literacy, so in my online Womb Care course, you’ll learn about the anatomy and physiology of your reproductive system. You’ll also learn self-abdominal massage for uterine, ovarian, and digestive health, womb loving herbal remedies, and energetic techniques for moving emotional holding patterns out of your pelvic bowl. I’ll also teach you pelvic alignment exercises and nutritious movement for uterine health. But most of all, my intent is to connect you to the beauty and wisdom of your womb.

7 Comments

kristin on August 3, 2015 at 11:43 pm

Wow! Thanks for sharing, what a great video! I wouldn’t have thought it would be so spacious, seems like a lot of space, even up around the liver and diaphragm?

Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES on August 4, 2015 at 12:44 am

You are welcome. Isn’t it cool. It’s spacious because they fill the belly with CO2 gas to lift the abdomen away from the internal organs so that they can get a better view. Normally everything is tightly packed.

Sara on August 4, 2015 at 4:19 am

So cool! (Also, that accent!)

niki on August 4, 2015 at 5:24 am

FYI-the Co2 gas is what causes the shoulder and gassy bloating post op for a few days. I know that causes a lot of pain for some women and that’s why they recommend walking little every day.

Kristin on August 4, 2015 at 10:08 am

Oh that makes sense! I was a bit confused cos Katy talks about there being no excess space in your pressure chambers. Thanks for clearing that up 🙂

Lacretia Hardy on June 28, 2017 at 1:07 pm

Wow! That was incredible to watch! Thanks for sharing!

Sam Nobbs on April 10, 2019 at 4:36 pm

What that’s amazing actually see, thanks for sharing

kristin on August 3, 2015 at 11:43 pm

Wow! Thanks for sharing, what a great video! I wouldn’t have thought it would be so spacious, seems like a lot of space, even up around the liver and diaphragm?
Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES on August 4, 2015 at 12:44 am

You are welcome. Isn’t it cool. It’s spacious because they fill the belly with CO2 gas to lift the abdomen away from the internal organs so that they can get a better view. Normally everything is tightly packed.
Sara on August 4, 2015 at 4:19 am

So cool! (Also, that accent!)
niki on August 4, 2015 at 5:24 am

FYI-the Co2 gas is what causes the shoulder and gassy bloating post op for a few days. I know that causes a lot of pain for some women and that’s why they recommend walking little every day.
Kristin on August 4, 2015 at 10:08 am

Oh that makes sense! I was a bit confused cos Katy talks about there being no excess space in your pressure chambers. Thanks for clearing that up 🙂
Lacretia Hardy on June 28, 2017 at 1:07 pm

Wow! That was incredible to watch! Thanks for sharing!
Sam Nobbs on April 10, 2019 at 4:36 pm

What that’s amazing actually see, thanks for sharing